Senior FP&A Analyst

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement Plan

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking an experienced Sr FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning aligned with our strategic goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, produce detailed analyses, and present financial insights to senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and timely decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Strong knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and auditing policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive financial reports and projections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for financial planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA

CFA

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

• The Sr FP&A Analyst is responsible for leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals


• This role involves performing detailed analyses, preparing comprehensive financial reports and projections, and supporting various financial planning and analysis activities


• The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure that financial plans are accurate and aligned with the company’s objectives


• In this role, you will lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives


• You will perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive financial reports and projections, providing actionable insights to support informed decision‑making


• Supporting various financial planning and analysis activities, you will help ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals


• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will gather necessary information for financial planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed financial analyses


• You will prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and transparency


• Additionally, you will maintain knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and public auditing policies, including labor rate composition, to ensure compliance and effective financial management


• As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and successful execution of financial planning initiatives

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well‑being of our team members


• Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs


• Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in‑network and out‑of‑network providers


• Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre‑tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses


• Health Savings Account: This tax‑advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre‑tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses


• Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family


• Disability Insurance: Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working


• 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule


• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees


• Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.

This position requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informallyOur mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical missionWe’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirementRecent experience in leading teams both formally and informallyKnowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate compositionExperience in a finance‑related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial AnalysisRequires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience)Typically 8+ years of related experienceExperience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating dataStrong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis toolsExperience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.)Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations managementExperience in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior managementCertifications: CPA, CFA, or FP&AAdvanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related fieldStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsFamiliarity with financial planning and analysis best practicesProven track record of leading financial projects or teamsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong leadership and mentoring skills